About

GreenCoLab

Bridging the transfer of knowledge and technology between research and industry.

About Us

What We Are

GreenCoLab is a non-profit private organization, a collaborative platform between research and industry, whose research & innovation agenda is based on the exploration of micro- and macroalgae as an essential component for the food, feed, nutraceutical, bioenergy, wastewater and cosmetic industries.

GreenCoLab was granted the title of Collaborative Laboratory by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation. It is therefore formally recognized as an R&D institution and is part of the national science and technology system, in accordance with the Portuguese Science Law.

Our

Mission

Bridging the transfer of knowledge and technology from academia, industry, stakeholders, and consumers by Joining the Pieces in Algal Biotechnology.

Our

Vision

Working as a catalyst for sustainability and good economic performance by congregating the agendas of both research and industry stakeholders and boosting innovation and economic diversification in the broad field of algal biotechnology.

Our

Values

GreenCoLab values ethics, sustainability, integrity, transparency and excellence between its collaborators, partners, customers, suppliers and society.

GreenCoLab considers that it is mandatory to create a working environment based on the respect between all collaborators and where all people feel welcome. Therefore, it is committed to maintain a working environment that supports equal rights and opportunities for all collaborators, free of unlawful intimidation and harassment. GreenCoLab does not allow any kind of discrimination based on religion, race, colour, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital/partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, mental or physical disability or any other protected classification.

GreenCoLab seeks for social, environmental, and economic sustainability of its facilities, products and services by investing in continuous development and improvement with transparency, passion and excellence in all the organization activities, actions and dissemination.

Gender Equality & Equity Plan

GCL incorporates diverse actions to contribute to
gender equality in its management practices.

Recognitions